Ham Tetrazzini

Move over turkey...ham tetrazzini is here to stay. A great use for leftover holiday ham.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, undrained
2 tablespoons diced pimentos (optional)
2 cups chopped fully-cooked ham
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
1 cup buttered bread crumbs

Cooking Directions:

1. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking dish; set aside.
2. Melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour. Gradually add milk, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly until thickened. Add cheese; stir until blended. Add mushrooms with liquid, pimentos and ham.
3. Arrange cooked and drained spaghetti in prepared baking dish. Pour ham mixture over spaghetti. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs.
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Makes 8 servings.